Demo

Program Director of Person Centered Day

The Arc of Opportunity in North Central Massachusetts
Fitchburg, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
The Program Director of Person-Centered Day leads the day and employment program designed to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, to participate fully and meaningfully in, and to contribute to their communities as valued members. The Program Director of Person-Centered Day position collaborates with our funding sources and is the point of contact for the local DDS area office.

Salary: $66414 annually

Hiring Bonus: $3,500 ($1,750 paid at 3 and 6 months after successful completion of orientation)

Perks

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8AM-4PM

Vacation and sick time, 401k with employer match, health, dental and vision insurance and more

Top 5 Core Responsibilities And Requirements

  • Coordinates all aspects of community-based day programming including program development and scheduling, tracking of participant attendance against budget, and monthly billing
  • Interviews and hires a diverse team, utilizing direct supervision to focus on the growth and development of case managers, support specialists, and relief staff.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in a relative field (preferred) or 3 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum disorder, Acquired Brain Injury, clinical, and behavioral support needs.
  • Experience with electronic record management, including proficiency with HCSIS and ISP documentation.

Who You Are

A calm presence. A leader who is able to enter any situation and maintain a relaxed disposition despite chaotic surroundings.

An exceptional written and verbal communicator. You will provide direction and guidance to Person-Centered Plan Managers as they submit and modify support documents.

A people manager. A proven track record of successfully building, retaining, and developing diverse teams, and of consistently employing inclusive and race-intentional leadership practices to engage and grow reports.

Committed to intersectional equity. An ability to lead across difference and model a commitment to continuous learning and exploration of race, equity, inclusion, and cross-cultural competency in the workplace.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND INCLUSION

The Arc of Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Arc will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Services office. 987-343-6662 extension 1037.

FLSA status is Exempt.

Monday to Friday (8:00a-4:00p)

40 hours/week

Salary : $3,500 - $66,414

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Program Director of Person Centered Day?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Program Director of Person Centered Day career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$149,782 - $229,325
Income Estimation: 
$272,387 - $519,278
Income Estimation: 
$79,703 - $117,266
Income Estimation: 
$85,327 - $111,476
Income Estimation: 
$88,764 - $116,465
Income Estimation: 
$70,882 - $94,516
Income Estimation: 
$89,191 - $127,928
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at The Arc of Opportunity in North Central Massachusetts

  • The Arc of Opportunity in North Central Massachusetts Fitchburg, MA
  • $3500 Sign On Bonus for New Hires! $1500 Referral Bonus for Current Staff! Position Summary: Develops curricula and identifies community resources to build... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • The Arc of Opportunity in North Central Massachusetts Fitchburg, MA
  • Interested in working for a company that has led the way to improving the lives of individuals with Developmental Disabilities for over 60 years? Do you be... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • The Arc of Opportunity in North Central Massachusetts Fitchburg, MA
  • Interested in working for a company that has led the way to improving the lives of individuals with Developmental Disabilities for over 60 years? Do you be... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • The Arc of Opportunity in North Central Massachusetts Fitchburg, MA
  • Job Title: DSP - Day Hab (6007) FLSA Status: Non-exempt Salary Range: $20.40 per hour Shift Schedule: -Monday-Friday-9AM-3PM-30 Hours Position Summary: - P... more
  • 4 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Program Director of Person Centered Day jobs in the Fitchburg, MA area that may be a better fit.

  • Southborough Extended Day Program Southborough, MA
  • The Public Schools of Northborough-Southborough Group Leader Southborough Extended Day Department: Southborough Extended Day Program Job Title Group Leader... more
  • 22 Days Ago

  • Baroco Corporation Worcester, MA
  • Job Title : Day Habilitation Program Director Location : In-person – *Worcester, MA Schedule : Full-Time Exempt Position | 40 hours/week | M-F 8a-4p Pay : ... more
  • 4 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!